Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas

Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highwayPodcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader

Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsThe UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities

A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensilsRenewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year recordA team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materials

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• ·A school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design
• ·A new video game was released and quickly became a top seller
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s art program
• ·A tech company unveiled a new augmented reality tool for classroom learning
• ·A school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information
• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving taxi services for cities
• ·A new study showed that air pollution has a negative impact on children's lung development
• ·Car manufacturer unveils new electric vehicle with longer battery life
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects people's food metabolism
• ·A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 40 cities across the globe
• ·A school district started a after-school program that offers tutoring and extracurricular activities
• ·The space agency announced a new mission to study Mars’ atmosphere